flstandardbreds Chapter 165 The Master Behind It
Chapter 165 The Master Behind It
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Duan Mengrou briefly recounted her background. It turned out she was a "burden" brought by her mother, Aunt Jiang. Her family were originally small landlords in a county in Shunde, and their family was relatively well-off. When Gao Hongtu was collecting debts at the Shunde branch, he coveted her mother's beauty and colluded with the government to kill her father's entire family. He then abducted her mother to be his concubine. Duan Mengrou was young at the time and a girl, but after Aunt Jiang's desperate pleas, she was allowed to take her in, becoming Gao Hongtu's adopted daughter and taking his surname.
"...Gao Hongtu not only took my mother for himself, but when I got older, he also coveted my looks. Under the pretext of having me help him manage his bank, he often took me to branches in various places. When no one was around at night, he would often enter my room and grope me. I had to threaten to kill myself several times to escape. It is only karma that such a heartless bastard fell into your hands."
Liu Ye was stunned. This bizarre background was even more convoluted than any TV drama. He looked at Duan Mengrou and her mother, Aunt Jiang. One was youthful and beautiful, the other graceful and charming. Although they were dressed simply, their beauty was undeniable, especially Aunt Jiang, whose beauty even surpassed that of her daughter, who was in the prime of her life. If Gao Hongtu was attracted to their looks, it would be understandable.
After Duan Mengrou finished speaking, she tugged at her mother's sleeve. Aunt Jiang said timidly, "Sir, what Rou'er said is the truth... If you don't believe me, you can ask the servants of the Gao family..."
"I'll ask about that myself." Liu Ye stared intently at Duan Mengrou. "You said you'd help me take over the money shop. Putting everything else aside, just tell me, what makes you, a mere girl, so arrogant?" Hongtu Money Shop is the largest money shop in Guangdong. Even if Liu Ye is a business elite from another time, taking over such a large operation would still require considerable effort. Duan Mengrou is just a young woman from feudal society, not even a daughter of the Gao family. Does she have the ability and qualifications?
Duan Mengrou felt slightly nervous under his gaze. She steadied herself and replied, "For the past two years, I've been helping Gao Hongtu manage the money shop. Although he has ulterior motives, I've still learned a lot. I'm quite familiar with the money shop's accounts and the money exchange process, and I'm also familiar with the managers of the head office and the branches..."
Liu Ye was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke up: "Who is behind you? How did you know I wanted the Gao family's bank?"
Caught off guard, Duan Mengrou didn't know how to answer: "This servant..."
"I was the one who guided her." The curtain was lifted, and a pretty woman walked in, standing between Liu Ye and Duan Mengrou and her daughter.
Liu Ye turned his head and saw that it was actually Lin Shiyue, Mu Tianyan's niece.
A guard from outside followed them in and explained in a low voice, "General, this young lady was accompanied by someone from the governor's office. She claims to have been sent by the governor and specifically requested to see you. We dared not stop her..."
"I understand, it's alright, you can go out now." Liu Ye dismissed the soldier and looked at Lin Shiyue.
"Miss Lin, may I ask what brings the Governor here?"
Lin Shiyue maintained her indifferent expression and calmly said, "It has nothing to do with my uncle. It's just that if I didn't say it this way, your subordinates might not have allowed me to see you."